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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,287.48, 25,909.35 and 11,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,287.48, 25,909.35 and 11,045.08 is: 16,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,287.48 : 25,909.35 = 11,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,287.48/25,909.35 = 11,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,287.48x = 25,909.35 × 11,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,287.48x = 286,170,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,170,843.50/17,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.65

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